Manufacturing Strategy & Planning Manager

Shape production strategy and drive operational performance in a high-impact role that bridges business demand, manufacturing data, and customer shipment execution. This position is ideal for an analytical, operationally minded leader who can develop actionable plans to keep production moving and customers supported.

Responsibilities

• Shape production strategy by translating demand and operational constraints into effective manufacturing plans.
• Drive operational performance through data, KPIs, capacity analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Solve complex challenges by identifying bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities across the production process.
• Lead and develop a team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and excellence.
• Partner across the organization with Operations, Supply Chain, Shipping, and other key stakeholders to deliver on business and customer priorities.
• Serve as a key operational leader, providing support and continuity to the Director of Operations.

Essential Functions

Operations & Production Planning

• Oversee factory production planning activities, including production starts, capacity alignment, and shipment scheduling.
• Translate customer demand, inventory position, and operational constraints into executable manufacturing plans.
• Develop shipment plans that balance customer delivery requirements with manufacturing and logistics capacity.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution across Operations, Supply Chain, Shipping, and Customers.
• Identify production bottlenecks and capacity risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Leadership & People Management

• Direct and develop a team of Disposition/Test Technicians to ensure accurate and timely operational support.
• Conduct performance management activities including coaching, performance reviews, corrective actions, and development planning.
• Manage workforce scheduling, attendance tracking, and time-off administration in compliance with company policy and applicable regulations.
• Model and enforce all company safety policies and procedures, ensure team compliance with safety requirements, and promptly address and report hazards, unsafe conditions, incidents, or injuries.

Reporting, Metrics & Communication

• Provide operational and financial reporting, including forecasts, analysis, and performance updates for leadership and key stakeholders.
• Monitor, analyze, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive accountability and improvement initiatives.
• Back up the Director of Operations with factory knowledge, including documentation sign-off and execution.

Inventory, Materials & Resource Management

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels that meet customer demand while controlling costs.
• Allocate resources to support operational priorities and meet performance targets.
• Forecast material needs by monitoring demand trends, controlling inventory levels, and coordinating timely procurement/availability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or related field preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, planning, or customer-facing roles with increasing responsibility.

About InnovaFlex

InnovaFlex is a nontraditional-semiconductor designer and manufacturer with capabilities to create a variety of electronics on both glass and flexible substrates. We are the largest amorphous silicon semiconductor manufacturer outside of Asia and produce sensors, antennas, wearables, backplanes, and more for innovative solutions in military, medical, industrial, and security imaging businesses. We are passionate about positively impacting our world by improving lives through high-quality products and services.

InnovaFlex Foundry Core Values

Our values guide decision-making and daily life at InnovaFlex, supporting our mission and vision:

• Take Ownership: Exhibit resourcefulness, independent action, and professional judgment.
• Habituate Quality: Promote a culture of quality and safety in process and performance.
• Encourage Innovation: Foster process improvement and strategic solutions, pursuing excellence with enthusiasm.
• Have Passion: Cultivate a culture of service, being passionate about what we do and how we do it.
• Open-Minded: Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse climate, validating teammates’ ideas and client problems.
• Win Together: Encourage cooperation and effective relationships, making a positive impact through collaboration, innovation, and technology.

Compensation

Annual Salary: $105,654.00 – $120,000 depending on experience.

Targeted Annual Bonus: 20% (prorated based on date of hire).

Benefits

• Medical (4 plans to choose from), Dental, and Vision, all effective on the date of hire.
• Paid holidays and Personal Choice Holidays (prorated first year of employment).
• 401(k) with an employer match tied to a one-year vesting schedule.
• Company-paid Life & ADD, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On-site gym.
• Relocation assistance available.

Skills

• Leadership & Functional Expertise: Apply solid knowledge of production operations, planning inputs, shipment flow, and customer requirements.
• Attention to Detail & Analytical Thinking: Review production data, demand signals, shipment status, and capacity constraints to identify issues.
• Communication & Presentation: Communicate updates on plans, shipment status, customer requirements, and operational risks.
• Collaboration & Relationship Management: Work with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Customer teams to align production, shipment execution, and customer requirements.
• Adaptability, Innovation & Problem Solving: Respond to changes in demand, production constraints, or shipment issues by adjusting execution plans.
• Project/Program Leadership: Lead or support initiatives focused on improving execution performance, shipment reliability, and customer responsiveness.

Scope

• Independence: Manage execution coordination across production, shipments, and customer requirements within established operational direction.
• Problem Capacity: Manage situations involving multiple variables such as production constraints, shipment timing, and customer demand changes.
• Company Impact: Directly impact production performance, shipment reliability, and customer satisfaction through effective execution coordination.
• Interactions: Engage regularly with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Customer teams to coordinate execution and resolve operational issues.
• Financial Responsibility: Influence cost, inventory, and service outcomes through execution decisions and operational trade-offs.

Travel

Domestic travel as needed for conferences, customer meetings, industry events, and warehouse audits.

Working Environment

• Office – 65%
• Manufacturing Floor/Cleanroom/Warehouse – 30%
• Field/Customer Visits – 5%

Physical Demands

• Office and cleanroom environments.
• Frequent standing, walking, or sitting.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. (e.g., materials, test samples).
• Specific cleanroom or laboratory requirements (e.g., wearing protective attire).

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Flex and Hybrid work schedule potential).
• 40+ hours per week, with additional hours as needed to support business needs and meet deadlines.